People have a lack of knowledge when it comes to teenage depression. The problem of depression itself is already problem, but fact that especially in teens it is over looked, just adds to the problem. No, teens can’t just get up and walk out of the house and go get help, because in order to check yourself in anywhere such as doctor’s offices, hospitals, inpatient and outpatient units, you must be with a parent/guardian. Unlike adults who feel as if they need help can go anywhere they need, a teen may not. Many think that teenagers with depression are “just faking it for attention” or “over exaggerating”, said some adults that took my survey, and some teens may be faking or exaggerating but where does that leave the teenagers with the actual problem? Of those responses, many teens refuse to say anything to anyone to get help. Instead, those exact teens resort to irrational ways of dealing with those issues. Some self-harm, drink, do drugs, attempt suicide, and commit suicide. In order to look at this issue closer, I contacted people of interest, researched, and gathered my own data.
Causes
“Depression is a very scary mental disease. Some people only have it for a short period, but many unlucky people have it at years at a time or for their whole life.”
Abuse- Past physical, sexual, or emotional abuse can cause depression later in life.
Certain medications- Some drugs, such as Accutane (used to treat acne), the antiviral drug interferon-alpha, and corticosteroids, can increase your risk of depression.
Conflict- Depression in someone who has the biological vulnerability to develop depression may result from personal conflicts or disputes with family members or friends.
Death or a loss- Sadness or grief from the death or loss of a loved one, though natural, may increase the risk of depression.